- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 8,683
- 8,683 is between 8,600 and 8,700
- 8,650 is the midpoint between 8,600 and 8,700
- As illustrated on the number line, 8,683 is greater than the midpoint (8,650)
- Therefore, 8,683 rounded to the nearest hundred = 8,700
